Tinos

The Holy Island of the Cyclades.The island is the site of the Church of Euaggelistria (Virgin Mary). In this church there is a miraculous icon of the Annunciation which thousands of Orthodox christians come to pay their homage to every summer around the feast day of August 15th. and one of the most beautiful island of the Cyclades.

A wonderful road connects most of the villages of the island. In Tinos one can see fine exhibits of local architecture. People visit Tinos usually at all seasons, but mostly in the summer. Especially in mid August. At that time finding a place to stay can be very difficult, especially in Hora, owing to the large crowds who visit the church of the Virgin Mary.

History

The ancient name of Tinos was Ofinoysa due to the many snakes that were on the island.Because of the strong winds people believed, according to mythology, that Tinos was the island of Eolos, God of the Winds. In Tinos you can see the remains of the temple of Poseidonas and Amfitritis at Kionia, which shows that people worshipped Poseidona.

 

 

 

Anchorage

Tinos: Excellent shelter; Fuel in town; Water on quay; Taverns